A heavy police presence was visible ahead of today's Grimsby Town v Lincoln City game today.

Humberside Police pledged to curb any hooliganism ahead of this afternoon's derby match.

Chief Superintendent Darren Downs said the "significant presence" would be on a par with the last time the two teams met at Blundell Park.

But he was encouraged that there has been minimal football-related disorder in Cleethorpes since 2016 involving the two local sides.

Lincoln City fans had "spotters" monitoring them as nearly 2,000 away fans made the journey to Blundell Park.

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park

Last season when the two teams met there were scores of police officers and mounted police from several other police forces.

But today, the officers keeping the peace were predominantly Humberside Police officers.

A mounted section was drafted in from Yorkshire, as the Humberside force no longer has horses.

Follow updates below.

15:46

No signs of trouble

A draw seems to have kept both sides calm, with no signs of trouble leaving the ground.

15:01

No trouble

Our reporter says it is all peaceful so far. Grimsby and Lincoln fans are being kept separate, although there are plenty of Mariners supporters saying they should have won the match.

14:49

Police ready for end of game

Our reporter says security is looking tight on Cleethorpe Road as the final whistle approaches. A large number of police are accompanied by several vans.

A police van parked up during the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City game

13:04

Kick-off

The game has now kicked-off

13:03

Tight security

Security is tight to make sure fans don’t go off the designated route. No trouble at the ground - people are being patted down as they go into the stadium

13:02

Heavy police presence ahead of kick-off

There is a heavy police presence ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City derby

13:01

Fans make their way to the stadium

12:18

Fans being escorted to Blundell Park

12:06

Fans on the move

One hour to kick-off and fans are starting to be moved towards the stadium, our reporter says

12:05

Police keep an eye on Lincoln City fans on Grant Street

11:58

Local business speaks

The owners of Sewing Boutique, next to the Grant Street corner where fans are gathering, said: “We’ve not seen this many fans for a while, since the last World Cup match, but the noise isn’t putting customers off. It doesn’t bother us too much as we hear a lot of football fans around here.”

11:57

Police and fans ahead of the match

11:31

Police engagement

11:30

Fans escorted by police

11:12

Large police presence at train station

11:02

Heavy police presence in Cleethorpes

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park. Officers have closed of Grant Street, as they keep watch on a large group of Lincoln fans in and outside of the Swashbuckle pub

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park. Officers have closed of Grant Street, as they keep watch on a large group of Lincoln fans in and outside of the Swashbuckle pub

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park. Officers have closed of Grant Street, as they keep watch on a large group of Lincoln fans in and outside of the Swashbuckle pub

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park. Officers have closed of Grant Street, as they keep watch on a large group of Lincoln fans in and outside of the Swashbuckle pub. Police wait near to the train station for the arrival of more Lincoln fans

A heavy police presence in Cleethorpes ahead of the Grimsby Town v Lincoln City match at Blundell Park. Officers have closed of Grant Street, as they keep watch on a large group of Lincoln fans in and outside of the Swashbuckle pub

10:58

Police vehicles

A number of police vehicles, including vans, have been spotted driving around ahead of the match

10:56

Fan escorted

The eyewitness said a Grimsby Town fan wearing his football shirt was escorted by police officers through the crowd

10:55

Large police presence

A number of officers are on Grant Street with a police van blocking the road. An eyewitness said they are keeping an eye on a large group of Lincoln City fans in and outside the Swashbuckle pub.

10:52

Grant Street shut

Police have closed off Grant Street in Cleethorpes from the High Street to the train station.